1 The meniscus is a rubbery C-shaped disc that cushions your knee and acts as a shock-absorber. 2  It also helps spread weight evenly so your bones donât rub together. 3  Tears to the meniscus are often caused by sudden twisting or other things you might do while playing sports.
Ayatollah Khomeini died in 1989 just months after firing his heir apparent, leaving no designated replacement. With the help of Rafsanjani, Khamenei emerged as the default choice to become the new supreme leader.
Devastating news late Friday night. Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, Jr., passed away in the late hours of Friday night, aged 74, at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to a respiratory disease. Ali's life was notable for its richness: Ali didn't just fight battles in the ring, but also in public.